Airbag System; Description Of The Airbag System - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual

If there is a collision the seat belts are tightened by the belt tensioner so that
unwanted body motion is prevented.
The three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a frontal
or rear collision of a certain severity.
The front seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a side collision
of a certain severity.
Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor frontal, side or rear-
end collisions, in the case of a roll-over and also not in accidents in which no
major forces are produced.
WARNING
Any work on the belt tensioner system including removal and installation
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of system components because of other repair work, must only be carried
out by a specialist garage.
The protective function of the system is only adequate for a single acci-
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dent. If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to re-
place the entire system.
Note
The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.
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Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-
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dication of a fire in the vehicle.
When disposing of the vehicle or parts of the belt tensioner system, comply
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with national legal requirements.
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Safety

Airbag system

Description of the airbag system

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
Airbag deployment
The airbag system supplements the fastened seat belts and provides addition-
al occupant protection in severe frontal and side collisions.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light
in the instrument cluster » page
WARNING
An airbag can only offer you optimal protection in combination with a
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fastened seat belt.
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of
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the complete passive vehicle safety concept.
To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect
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when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to
match the body size » page 8, Correct and safe seated position.
If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
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adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased
risk of injury in the event of an accident.
WARNING
Information on the use of the airbag system
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
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cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.
No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.
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Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
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system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
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